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Nous Group

International management consultancy delivering strategy, transformation

Consultant

Full-TimePosted on 10/1/2026
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Canberra ACT, Australia
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About the job

Requirements
  • A distinction average or above is essential.
  • One to five years of work experience in a professional environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Ability to think, articulate, and write logically.
  • Strong problem-solving ability applied in a structured way.
  • Work experience and education in areas related to the company's sectors and capability areas.
  • Right to work in Australia.
  • Successful candidates must undertake background screening before commencement.
Responsibilities
  • Work with governments, businesses, and communities to solve complex challenges and create lasting impact.
  • Collaborate with others throughout the project design and delivery process.
  • Work across service lines and a variety of sectors.

About the company

Nous Group is an international management consultancy that helps public, private, and not-for-profit clients solve strategic challenges and drive transformational change. Teams partner with clients on end-to-end projects, using data analytics and benchmarking from Nous Data Insights, along with hands-on change management to turn insights into action. The firm differentiates itself with a global footprint across five countries, deep sector expertise, a strong emphasis on implementation, and a leading higher education benchmarking capability. Its goal is to positively influence businesses, governments, and communities by delivering practical strategies and sustained improvements.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Melbourne, Australia

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Nous reported 83 promotions on 1 July 2025, signaling retention and internal mobility.
  • March 2026 Ellucian collaboration on student systems deepens university transformation sales.
  • UK and Australia Best Workplace recognitions in 2026 strengthen recruiting in competitive markets.

What critics are saying

  • Cardiff University paid Nous £1.09 million through May 2026 amid scrutiny.
  • Edinburgh spent over £750,000 by September 2025 while unions attacked consulting-led cuts.
  • Higher-education backlash can freeze procurements, damaging Nous's core advisory pipeline by 2027.

What makes Nous Group unique

  • Tim Orton founded Nous in 1999; it spans policy, strategy, design, and analytics.
  • Nous Data Insights rebranded from NousCubane in May 2025, anchoring university benchmarking.
  • Vancouver opened in February 2025, extending Canadian healthcare and higher-education delivery.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Home Office Stipend

Parental Leave

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget